β Scribed by Richard Bausch
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
Richard Bausch is a master of the short storyβand this selection brings together ten pieces which perfectly showcase his incisive wit, perception, and artistry. "He brings to life characters and situations as vivid and compelling as any in contemporary literature."βMichael Dorris, The Washington Post Book World
Including these stories:
"The Man Who Knew Belle Starr"
"Police Dreams"
"What Feels Like the World"
"Design"
"The Eyes of Love"
"The Fireman's Wife"
"Consolation"
"Letter to the Lady of the House"
"Aren't You Happy for Me?"
"High-Heeled Shoe"
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